Federal - Contract Manager

Organization: Accenture Federal ServicesLocation: Chantilly, VAAccenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, Virginia. Accenture's federal business has served every cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal organizations. Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.We believe that great outcomes are everything. Its what drives us to turn bold ideas into breakthrough solutions. By combining digital technologies with what works across the worlds leading businesses, we use agile approaches to help clients solve their toughest problems fastthe first time. So you can deliver what matters most.Count on us to help you embrace new ways of working, building for change and put customers at the core. A wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, we bring over 30 years of experience serving the federal government, including every cabinet-level department. Our 7,200 dedicated colleagues and change makers work with our clients at the heart of the nations priorities in defense, intel, public safety, health and civilian to help you make a difference for the people you employ, serve and protect.As a Contract Manager you will provide on-site advice to Accentures business/client units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters. You will be responsible for initiating, tracking and monitoring contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintaining associated documentation. you will enable the management of government contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. As the Contract Manager you may manage more than one engagement or, alternatively, be full-time on a single engagement (depending on the size/complexity of the agreement).

Responsibilities Include:Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to the best solution Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc. Responsible for consultation and escalation to a senior director, of contractual, business or CM positioning issues which are not solved satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner Responsible for implementation of CM processes Manages daily workload of assigned Contract Management personnel and project or business personnel assisting with the contract management function Acts as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly Acts as liaison between Accenture and clients/vendors Responsible for assigned Contract Management, project or business personnel adhering to company policies and procedures Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance Develops and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for the engagement Achieves a reasonable level of understanding of Accentures major business areas (System Integration and/or Outsourcing) in order to communicate effectively with project Senior Executives and provide relevant adviceMay provide training to Contract Management personnel

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